Public Works Manager Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Public Works Manager make in Chicago, IL? The average Public Works Manager salary in Chicago, IL is $154,947 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $132,080 and $178,772. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Landscape Manager -Urban Forestry- Public Works (0922) (138464)

City and County of San Francisco - San Francisco , CA

Public Works currently has a vacancy for the position of Landscape Manager (0922 Manager I) within our Bureau of Urban Forestry (BUF). Bureau of Urban Forestry (BUF) Oversees median maintenance, tree ...

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Career and Workforce Development Manager

American Public Works Association - Kansas City , MO

American Public Works Association (APWA) serves professionals in all aspects of public works by ... The Career and Workforce Development Manager is a new position at APWA. This position will focus on ...

Foundation List Corporation - 23 days ago

Senior Public Works Construction / Project Manager

Clad Consulting, Inc. - Arroyo Grande , CA

The Public Works Senior Construction / Project Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of construction management and inspection services for various clients including the ...

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Deputy Public Works Director/Engineering Services Manager

City of Port Townsend - Port Townsend , WA

JOB SUMMARY Under general supervision of the Public Works Director, this position is responsible for managing the engineering department in the development and implementation of Public Works projects ...

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Assistant Project Manager - Public Works Construction

Capital Program Management Inc - Redwood City , CA

Salary: $27.00/hr - $45.00/hr DOE Capital Program Management (CPM) seeks Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers with experience to work with our Eastern Bay Area public works clients. In ...

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Subject Matter Expert - Public Works, Asset Management, Permitting & Licensing

OpenGov - Chicago , IL

Asset Manager * Asset Management Analyst * Public Works Permit Tech * Plan Review Engineer * City Civil Engineer * Planner * Community Development Analyst * Building Official * Plan Reviewer/Examiner

Latpro - Diversity Jobs - 55 days ago

What does a Public Works Manager do?

Common responsibilities of a Public Works Manager

Performs construction inspection, oversees inspectors, enforces compliance with contract documents, and provides technical support and on-site management for construction projects.

October 17, 2022

Managerial aptitude will be considered to have been met through successful performance of, or substantial participation in, organizing, scheduling and coordinating a group of activities in order to attain program objectives within time, resource and budgetary limitations.

January 20, 2023

Provide knowledge about competition to Product Development and Business Development to enable sales to be more effective.

January 24, 2023

Review project design aspects including site layouts, grading plans, storm water management facilities, water quality practices, and utilities.

January 27, 2023

Monitors, coordinates, and evaluates all key project activities to ensure cost/schedule compliance and quality assurance/quality control of project and contractor performance.

April 19, 2023

Prepares budget requests and presents final budget recommendations to the Director of Public Works based on evaluation and analysis of budget estimates submitted by Superintendents.

April 21, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Public Works Manager in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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132080

178772

154947

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

141239

206612

171205

What is the average salary for Public Works Manager in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Public Works Manager in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Public Works Manager ranges from $132,080 to $178,772 with the average base salary of $154,947. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $141,239 to $206,612 with the average total cash compensation of $171,205.

View Average Salary for Public Works Manager as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$154,947	$132,080 - $178,772
Bonus	$16,258	$9,159 - $27,840
Total Pay	$171,205	$141,239 - $206,612

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Public Works Manager Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $132,822 - $179,777	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $132,822 - $179,777	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $132,671 - $179,573	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $132,772 - $179,709	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $132,772 - $179,709	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $129,799 - $175,685	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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